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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Florida (May 21)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Florida. *** Integrity Intellect Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Integrity Intellect, Jupiter, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,439,952) developed by Wyatt Drake Geist, Davie, Fla., and Christopher Walsh, Parkland, Fla., for a "connecting rod for bone anchors having a bioresorbable tip." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention provides a connecting rod for bone anchors such as pedicle screws. The rod is constructed to include a main shaft portion that is not bioresorbable and a tip portion that is bioresorbable. The tip facilitates percutaneous insertion into a patient's body. After placement of the rod, the bioresorbable tip is resorbed preventing post-operative complications such as impingement of adjacent spinal facet joints." The patent application was filed on Aug. 4, 2006 (11/462,566). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,439,952&OS=8,439,952&RS=8,439,952 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Wig and Hairpiece Holder ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Tanya Griffith, Tampa, Fla., has developed a patent (8,439,210) for a "wig and hairpiece holder." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A storage unit for wigs. The unit is attached to a door and hangs from the top of the door. The unit has head-shaped pedestals on which wigs are mounted as well as a ventilated accessory storage container and accessory supporting hooks which are pendently supported from the accessory storage container." The patent application was filed on Nov. 29, 2010 (12/927,848). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,39,210.PN.&OS=PN/84,39,210&RS=PN/84,39,210 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Dumpster Lid Opening System ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Gerald W. Watts, Clearwater, Fla., has developed a patent (8,439,218) for a "dumpster lid opening system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A container has a base plate, front, rear and side walls. A chamber is defined between the walls. A lid is pivotably coupled to the rear wall. A pivot bar is attached to the lid. A long extent is attached to the lid and a short extent. An actuator housing with a trolley is movable between top and bottom positions. A spring urges the trolley to the top position. A pedal coupled to the trolley is adapted to be depressed by a user to move the trolley to the bottom position. A connector has an interior end attached to the trolley. The connector has an exterior end attached to the short extent of the pivot bar. In this manner the depression the pedal will move the connector to raise the lid. Also in this manner the release of the pedal will cause the spring to lower the lid." The patent application was filed on July 8, 2010 (12/803,795). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,39,218.PN.&OS=PN/84,39,218&RS=PN/84,39,218 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Paradigm Spine Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Paradigm Spine, New York, has been assigned a patent (8,439,951) developed by four co-inventors for an "interlaminar-interspinous vertebral stabilization system." The co-inventors are Frank T. Trautwein, Filderstadt, Germany, Ralf Riesinger, Wurmlingen, Germany, Gary L. Lowery, Jacksonville, Fla., and Marc R. Viscogliosi, New York. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An implantable interlaminar-interspinous stabilization system is provided. The system may comprise a U-shaped implantable device having an inferior section, a superior section, a midsection extending therebetween, and pair of lateral walls for engaging a spinous process of a vertebra, each of the lateral walls including an aperture with a countersink for receiving a bone fastener. The system may also include a bone fastener comprising a threaded bolt and a threaded nut for securing the implantable device to the spinous processes. Insertion tools may be provided for aligning the threaded bolt and nut through the apertures of the implantable device." The patent application was filed on April 11, 2011 (13/084,225). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,439,951&OS=8,439,951&RS=8,439,951 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Portable Universal Flow Filter ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- John E. Nohren Jr., St. Petersburg, Fla., has developed a patent (8,439,205) for a "portable universal flow filter." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A monolithic carbon composite filter for use in water filter bottles of the type having a bottle cap and a valved vented top. The filter is formed with exposed surfaces including side walls and a base. The filter employs both radial flow through the side walls of the filter and axial flow through the filter base. All available exposed surfaces thus maximize the available surface area for filtering water. As a result a larger diameter filter suited to the addition of a second media as well as an inner tube providing for separate axial flow may be utilized. A dual aspect or universal flow filter adapted to be attached to a filter housing top is capable of being cooperatively attached to the bottle cap and bottle with a valved vented top. The bottle is normally inverted for drinking." The patent application was filed on Oct. 27, 2011 (13/317,762). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,39,205.PN.&OS=PN/84,39,205&RS=PN/84,39,205 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for System, Method and Apparatus for Drying a Shower ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Josh Martin, New Port Richey, Fla., has developed a patent (8,438,753) for a "system, method and apparatus for drying a shower." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An application for a shower drying system that directs air downwardly onto the walls, surfaces and/or shower curtain of a shower enclosure. In one embodiment, the air is heated. The movement of the air in the downward direction helps urge droplets of water on the shower surface towards a drain at the lower level of the shower enclosure. Remaining water on the surfaces is evaporated into water vapor that is exhausted from above the shower enclosure, thereby reducing mold and mildew." The patent application was filed on Aug. 17, 2010 (12/858,127). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,38,753.PN.&OS=PN/84,38,753&RS=PN/84,38,753 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Georgia, Florida Inventors Develop Patent for Closing-biased Retractable Screen Door System ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Brian E. Jones, Hoschton, Ga., and Brian G. Hughes, Indian Lakes Estates, Fla., have developed a patent (8,439,098) for a "closing-biased retractable screen door system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A portal extends through a vertical surface. The portal is bounded laterally by a vertical closing rail and a parallel opening rail. A flexible door has a size essentially equal to that of the portal. The door has an interior edge and an exterior edge. The interior edge is secured within the closing rail. Guide mechanisms include fixed upper and lower tracks. The upper and lower tracks are adapted to receive and guide the movement of the door when moving to and from an open orientations. A closure assembly includes upper and lower cables and pulleys adapted to move the door to the closed orientation." The patent application was filed on Sept. 9, 2011 (13/199,786). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,39,098.PN.&OS=PN/84,39,098&RS=PN/84,39,098 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Automated Vehicle Cargo Door Opener ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Vittorio Marinelli, Deerfield Beach, Fla., has developed a patent (8,438,784) for an "automated vehicle cargo door opener." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An automated vehicle cargo door system comprises a cargo door comprising a plurality of panels hingeably assembled to one another, a pair of door tracks, a plurality of wheels rollingly assembling the door to the door tracks, a drive motor, a linear motion controller operably engaged with the drive motor, and a linkage removably engaging the linear motion controller and the cargo door. A release mechanism comprises an operational component located external to a vehicle cargo area. The release mechanism is in operative communication with the linkage, wherein the linkage can be disengaged from the linear motion controller by the release mechanism, thus allowing a user to open the cargo door should the motor become inoperable." The patent application was filed on Dec. 18, 2010 (12/972,469). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,38,784.PN.&OS=PN/84,38,784&RS=PN/84,38,784 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Ohio, Florida Inventors Develop Patent for Extractor for Broken Tooth Root ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Theodore John Hoke III, Bellbrook, Ohio, and Niles A. Syska, Apopka, Fla., have developed a patent (8,439,679) for an "extractor for broken tooth root." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention is an extractor for roots of broken teeth. This extractor has a square head spiral. That square head spiral has a spiral anchor and a square head with optional depressions in the sides of that square head. In that square head opposite the spiral anchor is a threaded hole. Included is a generally cubical square head socket with a lower square opening. There is a centrally located passage through the top of that generally cubical square head socket. The invention also has a thumb screw device with a rotator knob part and a threaded section. In operation the square head spiral anchor is screwed into the patient's broken tooth and the cubical square head socket is placed over the square head. The rotator knob part is threaded into the square head threaded hole. The extractor for roots of broken teeth is ready to remove the root of the broken tooth. The square head socket may have an extension. The invention includes a process for removing roots of broken teeth using the above device." The patent application was filed on Sept. 28, 2007 (11/906,049). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,39,679.PN.&OS=PN/84,39,679&RS=PN/84,39,679 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Counterfeit Detection System and Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Darden Gwaltney Hood, Miami, has developed a patent (8,439,258) for a "counterfeit detection system and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An anti-counterfeit system comprises an item with at least one marker affixed thereto. The marker comprises a chemical signature having at least one chemical, and indicates the source of the item. The marker is detectable in the item to reveal whether the item is authentic or counterfeit. In at least one embodiment, the marker comprises a chemical signature that is unique to a particular entity and is affixed to items authentic to that entity. Further, a method of determining the authenticity of an item comprises isolating an item for testing, determining the presence of a marker, analyzing the marker for a chemical signature, comparing the results of the analysis to a chemical signature unique to a particular entity, and determining from the comparison whether the item is authentic or counterfeit. In some embodiments, the method further comprises quantifying the results of the analysis, such as the chemical(s) discovered therein." The patent application was filed on Aug. 17, 2011 (13/211,888). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,39,258.PN.&OS=PN/84,39,258&RS=PN/84,39,258 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Removable License Plate Protector ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Robert Laverne Sanders, Bell, Fla., has developed a patent (8,438,765) for a "removable license plate protector." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A removable license plate protector 10 has an outer impact plate 12, an impact bumper 14 and at least one permanent magnet 20. The impact plate 12 is the size of a license plate 22 or slightly greater. The impact bumper 14 is made of a resilient material permanently affixed to an inner surface of the impact plate 12. The at least one permanent magnet 20 is permanently affixed to an exterior surface of the impact bumper 14. The at least one permanent magnet 20 is positioned to attach magnetically to a metal license plate 22 thereby providing an easy attachment and detachment of the license plate protector 10 to the license plate 22." The patent application was filed on March 31, 2010 (12/750,880). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,38,765.PN.&OS=PN/84,38,765&RS=PN/84,38,765 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Alstom Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Alstom Technology, Baden, Switzerland, has been assigned a patent (8,438,853) developed by four co-inventors for a "combustor end cap assembly." The co-inventors are Andrew Green, Jupiter, Fla., Peter Stuttaford, Jupiter, Fla., Yan Chen, Sammamish, Wash., and Hany Rizkalla, Stuart, Fla. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A combustor end cap assembly having an improved cooling configuration is disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention are directed towards an apparatus and method for cooling an effusion plate of the combustor end cap assembly. The combustor end cap assembly also incorporates an impingement plate having a plurality of cooling holes with the impingement plate positioned a predetermined distance from the effusion plate. The cooling fluid passes through the impingement plate and is directed towards and onto the effusion plate for cooling of the effusion plate." The patent application was filed on Oct. 8, 2008 (12/247,615). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,38,853.PN.&OS=PN/84,38,853&RS=PN/84,38,853 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Weapons Foregrip ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Chris S. Ghannam, Estero, Fla., has developed a patent (8,438,769) for a weapons foregrip. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A foregrip for a firearm includes a grip formed to fit in a palm of a hand having a first cavity for receiving an index finger disposed at a forward portion on a first side of the grip and a second cavity for receiving a thumb disposed on a second side of the grip, the first cavity being substantially vertical and the second cavity being substantially horizontal. In a first embodiment, the foregrip further includes a plurality of horizontal grooves for receiving a middle, ring, and little finger disposed at a back portion on the first side of the grip. In a second embodiment, the foregrip further includes a cavity for receiving a ring and little finger disposed at a back portion of said first side of said grip and a notch for receiving a middle finger." The patent application was filed on Oct. 18, 2010 (12/906,500). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,38,769.PN.&OS=PN/84,38,769&RS=PN/84,38,769 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventors Develop Patent for Method and Apparatus for Transporting Construction Equipment in an Enclosed Container within the Hold of a Vessel ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Adalberto Prinz, Miami, Hugo M. Ledezma, Miami, and Alejandro A. Prinz, Miami, have developed a patent (8,439,138) for a "method and apparatus for transporting construction equipment in an enclosed container within the hold of a vessel." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and apparatus for permitting construction equipment, and particularly backhoe loaders, to be transported in the hold of a seagoing vessel within the interior of an enclosed cargo container includes front and rear rollers that temporarily replace the wheels of the equipment and allow it to be driven into and out of the container without any disassembly of the equipment." The patent application was filed on Aug. 9, 2012 (13/570,431). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,39,138.PN.&OS=PN/84,39,138&RS=PN/84,39,138 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Personal or Spot Area Environmental Management Systems and Apparatuses ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- David Colwell, Ft. Myers, Fla., has developed a patent (8,438,867) for "personal or spot area environmental management systems and apparatuses." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A personal or spot area environmental management system has a low pressure air supply in fluid communication with an air nozzle and a water supply in fluid communication with a water nozzle. The air nozzle and water nozzle are arranged that the water nozzle includes a vortex in the air stream from the air nozzle reducing the pressure. The low pressure facilitates drawing water from the water supply through the water nozzle. The water exiting the water nozzle has an average diameter of 60 microns or less, which facilitates complete evaporation and effectively produces a cool, dry air stream." The patent application was filed on Aug. 25, 2006 (11/467,468). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,38,867.PN.&OS=PN/84,38,867&RS=PN/84,38,867 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Tyco Fire & Security Services Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Tyco Fire & Security Services, Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland, has been assigned a patent (8,439,263) developed by four co-inventors for a "handheld electronic article surveillance (EAS) device detector/deactivator with integrated data capture system." The co-inventors are John Jay Clark, Boynton Beach, Fla., David Buchanan Fallin, Coral Springs, Fla., Scott Alan Tribbey, Coconut Creek, Fla., and Joseph P. Cossette, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A portable, cordless hand-held device for locating an active electronic article surveillance (EAS) device, managing the activation/deactivation status of the EAS device and logging information relating to alarm events triggered by the EAS device. The device includes an EAS detector for detecting the presence of an EAS tag or label, a state manipulator for manipulating the activation/deactivation state of the detected active EAS label, at least one data capture device for capturing data related to the alarm event, and a memory for storage of the captured data." The patent application was filed on Feb. 21, 2006 (11/884,641). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,39,263.PN.&OS=PN/84,39,263&RS=PN/84,39,263 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Cookie Support System ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Mark E. Cotter, Seffner, Fla., has developed a patent (8,438,972) for a cookie support system. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A cookie support system has a lower component, an upper component, and a coupling component. The lower component includes an elongated first section having a hollow cylindrical portion configured for sipping a liquid by a user and a second section coupled to the first section and having parallel side walls with an open top portion and a bottom portion configured for receiving a cookie. The bottom portion is formed of an arcuate face coupling the side walls. The upper component includes a first section formed of parallel side walls with an open bottom portion and a top portion formed of an arcuate face coupling the side walls. An elongated second section is coupled to and protruding from the first section. A coupling component between the lower and upper components is configured to thereby open and separate the lower and upper components for positioning a cookie there between." The patent application was filed on June 16, 2009 (12/456,367). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,38,972.PN.&OS=PN/84,38,972&RS=PN/84,38,972 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventors Develop Patent for Energy Converter Assembly ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Carlos Amortegui, Opa Locka, Fla., and Juan Carlos Amortegui, Pembroke Pines, Fla., have developed a patent (8,439,140) for an energy converter assembly. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An assembly structured to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy for a wheeled vehicle such as an automobile. A current generating assembly is mounted on the vehicle and an adaptor is connected between and in engaging relation with a vehicle wheel and a tire/rim assembly connected to the vehicle wheel. The adaptor includes a drive portion disposed in an accessible, partially exposed orientation relative to the vehicle wheel. A drive linkage, such as a drive belt, is disposed in driven relation to the drive portion of the adaptor and in driving relation to the current generating assembly. Rotation of the wheel during normal operation of the vehicle results in driving or powering of the current generating assembly and the generation of current to an electronic drive assembly of the vehicle and/or electrically powered components thereof, at least partially through the battery assembly associated with the vehicle." The patent application was filed on Sept. 1, 2010 (12/873,848). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,39,140.PN.&OS=PN/84,39,140&RS=PN/84,39,140 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Drive Shaft Damper Assembly ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Gilberto Mesa, Miami, has developed a patent (8,439,150) for a "drive shaft damper assembly." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A drive shaft damper assembly is structured to be installed onto a drive shaft bearing while it remains secured to a drive shaft mounted to a vehicle. The drive shaft bearing assembly includes a bearing collar assembly having a collar and a securing mechanism structured to securely attach the collar to the drive shaft bearing. The drive shaft damper assembly also includes an inner damper assembly, interconnected to the bearing collar assembly, which defines an inner bushing interface, and an outer damper assembly defining an outer bushing interface. A bushing assembly is disposed in an operative engagement between the inner and outer damper assemblies, wherein each of a plurality of bushing members are individually interconnected between the inner bushing interface and the outer bushing interface. A mounting mechanism is structured to securely attach the outer damper assembly to a portion of the vehicle." The patent application was filed on Dec. 16, 2010 (12/970,325). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,39,150.PN.&OS=PN/84,39,150&RS=PN/84,39,150 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Targeted Equipment Monitoring System and Method for Optimizing Equipment Reliability ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Patrick D. Abbott, Lake Mary, Fla., has developed a patent (8,442,853) for a "targeted equipment monitoring system and method for optimizing equipment reliability." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An operating strategy for effectively operating a system, such as a boiler system, is provided by quantifying operation of the system based on failure characteristics modeled in a computer processor performing failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to forecast damage mechanisms from operational parameters. One method includes determining operational consequences from inherent damage impact of fixed operational parameters, enabling instruments for operation with the processor for monitoring and diagnosing potential damage mechanisms, forming a graphic component map sufficient for user review of preselected system locations, and developing macroscopic in-service and out-of-service condition monitoring plans for the system. Detailed condition monitoring plans are then created from the macroscopic plans by the processor classifying each damage mechanism as one of active, incipient, incidental and passive, and processing each classified damage mechanism based on industry and local historical data for providing yield indices and propensities as reference for the FMEA." The patent application was filed on Oct. 11, 2010 (12/901,842). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,442,853&OS=8,442,853&RS=8,442,853 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Methods, Systems and Devices for Packet Watermarking and Efficient Provisioning of Bandwidth ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Scott Moskowitz, Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., has developed a patent (RE44,222) for "methods, systems and devices for packet watermarking and efficient provisioning of bandwidth." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed herein are methods and systems for transmitting streams of data. The present invention also relates to generating packet watermarks and packet watermark keys. The present invention also relates to a computerized system for packaging data for transmission to a user. The system may utilize computer code to generate a bandwidth rights certificate that may include: at least one cryptographic credential; routing information for the transmission; and, optionally, a digital signature of a certificate owner; a unique identification code of a certificate owner; a certificate validity period; and pricing information for use of bandwidth. The present invention also relates to an electronic method and system for purchasing good and services by establishing an account whereby a customer is credited with a predetermined amount of bandwidth usage, and then charges are assessed against the account in an amount of bandwidth usage which corresponds to the agreed upon purchase value for the selected item." The patent application was filed on June 4, 2012 (13/488,357). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=RE44,222&OS=RE44,222&RS=RE44,222 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Transparent Healthcare Transaction Management System ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Tomas G. Menocal, Port Orange, Fla., and Kathleen A. Menocal, Port Orange, Fla., have developed a patent (8,442,840) for a "transparent healthcare transaction management system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A healthcare payment transaction system for managing and arranging payment for a healthcare service transaction provided by a healthcare service provider to a patient, particularly where the payment is to be paid by an insurer. The system includes an electronic deposit account for the healthcare service provider whereby the healthcare service provider records information regarding healthcare service transactions performed by the healthcare service provider for patients. It also features an electronic deposit account for the insurer whereby the insurer accesses information regarding healthcare service transactions for services provided for patients for which the insurer has payment responsibility. The insurer can also use its electronic deposit account to deposit payments for healthcare service transactions performed for patients covered by a policy issued by the insurer. A central system is used as a means for electronically transferring payments from the insurer's electronic deposit account to the healthcare service provider's electronic deposit account. A sweep function is further provided as a means for determining whether the healthcare service provider has recorded information regarding a healthcare service transaction for a patient for whom the insurer has payment responsibility." The patent application was filed on Feb. 14, 2006 (11/353,658). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,442,840&OS=8,442,840&RS=8,442,840 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Handheld Mobile Device Viewing Angle Indicator ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Dean Fishman, Plantation, Fla., has developed a patent (8,441,343) for a "handheld mobile device viewing angle indicator." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A pitch recognition and optimization angle detector is integrated into a portable handheld electronic device, such as a text messaging device, to alert the user of an incorrect pitch to avoid excessive neck strain and potential injury. The pitch detector determines the angle in which the messaging device is currently oriented and compares the angle to an acceptable angle range. The detection system communicates information pertaining to the pitch to the user via either a pitch level indicator or an alert when the device is held outside of the acceptable angle range. The alert can be an icon, a color-coded display, a tactile alert, and an audible alert. The user can select the alert type or types. The acceptable angle range can be a default or user programmable." The patent application was filed on Aug. 23, 2010 (12/861,472). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,441,343.PN.&OS=PN/8,441,343&RS=PN/8,441,343URL Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Slot-interleaved Decoding of Concatenated Convolutional Coding in Mobile/Hand-held Digital Television Receivers ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Allen LeRoy Limberg, Port Charlotte, Fla., has developed a patent (8,441,581) for a "slot-interleaved decoding of concatenated convolutional coding in mobile/hand-held digital television receivers." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "At least two turbo decoding apparatuses are used in a receiver for concatenated convolutional coding transmissions imbedded in 8-VSB digital television signals. This permits turbo decoding procedures for the M/H Groups in any Parade consisting of eight or fewer M/H Groups to be interleaved so at least one M/H Slot interval after each of those M/H Groups has been received is available for decoding that M/H Group." The patent application was filed on April 19, 2012 (13/506,448). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,441,581.PN.&OS=PN/8,441,581&RS=PN/8,441,581 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** University of South Florida Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- The University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,438,951) developed by five co-inventors for a pill bottle opener. The co-inventors are Patrick A. McCabe, Crystal Beach, Fla., Mark Jeffrey Hornick, Lutz, Fla., Eliot Thomas Dill, Mulberry, Fla., Michael Wood, Inverness, Fla., and Dean A. Collura, Wesley Chapel, Fla. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A pill bottle opener including a base, a utility ring, and a cap. The utility ring includes two tabs positioned in its inner portion. The cap has a hollow, cylindrical body open on one end and has a dome-shaped top on its other end. The utility ring and cap may be interlocked by a locking mechanism." The patent application was filed on April 27, 2010 (12/768,009). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,438,951&OS=8,438,951&RS=8,438,951 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Barnett Outdoors Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Barnett Outdoors, Tarpon Springs, Fla., has been assigned a patent (8,439,024) developed by David A. Barnett, Tarpon Springs, Fla., for a "multi-purpose crossbow cocking device and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A multi-purpose crossbow cocking device having two handles attached by a draw cord or string. Slidably affixed to the cord are a pair of pulley members having hooks that engage a bow string of a crossbow. The handles may have an inner cavity. One or both of the handles may contain one or more Allen wrenches pivotally connected to the handle within the inner cavity. In its retracted position, the Allen wrench is housed within the inner cavity. In its extended position, the distal end of the Allen wrench is placed external of the handle's inner cavity and may be used to drive a bolt or screw with a hexagonal shaft head. The Allen wrenches may be different sizes." The patent application was filed on Aug. 12, 2010 (12/855,547). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,439,024&OS=8,439,024&RS=8,439,024 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Rooftop Solar Panel Deployment and Tracking System ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Michael J. Reischmann, Eustis, Fla., has developed a patent (8,440,950) for a "rooftop solar panel deployment and tracking system." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A roof has a fixed roof section with a bottom, a top, sides and an exposed face. A solar panel has an exterior edge, an interior edge and side edges. The side edges have midpoints intermediate the interior and exterior edges. The solar panel has an outer face and an inner face. Tubing movably couples the solar panel with respect to the fixed roof section. A drive member is adapted to move the solar panel with respect to the fixed roof section. A control sub system includes a processor and a sensor. The processor is operatively coupled to the sensor. In this manner the position of the sun is determined. Also in this manner the drive member is activated and inactivated. Further in this manner the angular orientation of the solar panel may be varied. Finally in this manner the efficiency of the solar panel may be maximized." The patent application was filed on Nov. 8, 2010 (12/927,153). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,440,950.PN.&OS=PN/8,440,950&RS=PN/8,440,950 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Metformin Salts of Salicylic Acid and its Congeners ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Banavara L. Mylari, Lutz, Fla., has developed a patent (8,440,723) for a "metformin salts of salicylic acid and its congeners." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to compounds, ##STR00001## intermediates used in the preparation of such compounds, processes for the preparation of such compounds of the formula VI and formula VII and such intermediates, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds of the formula VI and such compounds of the formula VII, and the uses of such compounds of the formula VI and such compounds of the formula VII as antidiabetic, pre-antidiabetic, antiobesity and cardioprotective agents." The patent application was filed on April 18, 2012 (13/450,094). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,440,723.PN.&OS=PN/8,440,723&RS=PN/8,440,723 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Creating Background Colors on Thermal Printing Material ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Richard H. Kazdin, Palm City, Fla., has developed a patent (8,440,588) for "creating background colors on thermal printing material." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A dye resin ink application process using flexographic printing, flood coating, tinting, or other suitable technique or process to add a color layer on top of a thermal ink layer of a material. The color layer provides a background color, such that upon application of the heat source, the thermal image appears as being imaged onto the background color. The process can be used to make heat-sensitive direct thermal labels or thermal paper rolls, including cash register-type rolls, poster printer format rolls, etc. The process permits thermal-inked material to be produced in various colors in relatively small print runs using conventional equipment." The patent application was filed on March 25, 2011 (13/045,049). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,440,588.PN.&OS=PN/8,440,588&RS=PN/8,440,588 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Vision CRC Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Vision CRC, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia, has been assigned a patent (8,439,974) developed by four co-inventors for an "adjusted index of refraction of ocular replacement material." The co-inventors are Arthur Ho, New South Wales, Australia, Brien Anthony Holden, New South Wales, Australia, Fabrice Manns, Palmetto Bay, Fla., and Jean-Marie Arthur Parel, Miami Shores, Fla. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to a method of determining the IOL refractive index for an ocular replacement material for replacing tissue in the capsular bag comprising combining a neutral (non-correcting) reference refractive index ("NRRI") of between 1.421 and 1.450 with a refractive index correction factor ("RICF") ascertained by reference to the refractive power required to correct the patient's refractive error. The present invention also relates to methods of treating presbyopia, myopia and hyperopia using the above method." The patent application was filed on May 3, 2007 (12/299,239). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,439,974&OS=8,439,974&RS=8,439,974 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Covidien Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Covidien, Switzerland, has been assigned a patent (8,439,939) developed by four co-inventors for a "method of powering a surgical instrument." The co-inventors are Derek Dee Deville, Coral Gables, Fla., Kevin W. Smith, Coral Gables, Fla., Thomas O. Bales Jr., Coral Gables, Fla., and Matthew A. Palmer, Miami. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for powering electrically powered surgical instruments includes removably inserting a cordless battery assembly into a handle thereof, the instrument handles having a battery chamber and different types. The battery assembly comprises an energy cell powering a signal generation assembly of the instruments. A battery/handle interface has connectors mating with connectors within the chamber. A voltage-control circuit is operable to communicate with and power the signal generation assembly, detect which handle type is connected to the battery assembly, and provide different outputs in response to a detection of the handle types. As the battery assembly is inserted, connectors of the battery/handle interface are coupled with connectors within the battery chamber to communicatively couple the voltage-control circuit to the signal generation assembly and provide power thereto. The connected handle is detected and dependent upon the detected handle type a different one of the outputs are provided." The patent application was filed on Feb. 8, 2011 (13/022,743). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,439,939&OS=8,439,939&RS=8,439,939 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Soccer Training Apparatus and Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- William A. Stephenson, St. Petersburg, Fla., has developed a patent (8,439,775) for a "soccer training apparatus and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A soccer training apparatus comprises a net capable of being placed in a deployed position, connected to or located adjacent a soccer goal frame and above a soccer playing surface, so as to cover a portion of a target opening bounded by the soccer goal frame and soccer playing surface. The net includes a peripheral edge located relative to the soccer goal frame so as to form a gap which extends around the net in the deployed position. which permits a soccer ball to pass through and enter the soccer goal area." The patent application was filed on July 20, 2012 (13/553,871). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,439,775&OS=8,439,775&RS=8,439,775 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventor Develops Patent for Drill Bit Sharpening Tool ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Leo F. Woodard, Lakeland, Fla., has developed a patent (8,439,727) for a "drill bit sharpening tool." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A drill bit sharpening system using a typical bench grinder with a removable table for refurbishing a dull or broken drill bit has a bench grinder with a motor, a sharpening wheel, and a generally planar positioning table. The system has a generally planar rigid sharpening table with a securing means for rigidly attaching to the positioning table in a removable manner. The system has a pivotally mounted positioning component on the table top surface. The positioning component has a generally "L" shaped cross-section in a transverse plane. The positioning component has a centrally located pivoting means for mounting to a sharpening table top surface." The patent application was filed on Aug. 6, 2012 (13/567,735). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,439,727&OS=8,439,727&RS=8,439,727 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Florida Inventors Develop Patent for Illuminating Balloon Catheter and Method for Using the Catheter ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Gary M. Kalser, Winter Park, Fla., and Gregory L. Mayback, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., have developed a patent (8,439,895) for an "illuminating balloon catheter and method for using the catheter." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A directionally limited illuminating balloon catheter includes a multi-lumen shaft having a distal end and a hollow balloon portion disposed at the distal end and inflated through the shaft, the balloon portion having a light source illuminating only a portion of the environment outside the balloon portion. The balloon portion can have a directionally limited light source directing substantially all illumination towards the shaft. Also provided is a directionally illuminating balloon catheter kit including a set of illuminating catheters each having the light source with different sized illuminating areas to illuminate a different sized partial portion of the environment outside the balloon portion." The patent application was filed on Dec. 20, 2010 (12/972,619). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,439,895&OS=8,439,895&RS=8,439,895 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Biomet Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Biomet, Gibraltar, has been assigned a patent (8,439,955) developed by six co-inventors for a "fracture fixation plates for the distal humerus." The co-inventors are Robert Sixto Jr., Miami, Juergen A. Kortenbach, Miami Springs, Fla., Jose Luis Francese, Miami Springs, Fla., Michael Wich, Berlin, Roy Sanders, Tampa, Fla., and Scott Steinmann, Rochester, Minn. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for the internal fixation of a fractured bone of an elbow joint of a patient includes at least one bone plate, each bone plate having a plurality of holes and generally configured to fit an anatomical surface of the fractured bone. The at least one plate is adapted to be customized to the shape of a patient's bone. The system also includes a plurality of fasteners including at least one locking fastener for attaching the bone plate to the bone. At least one of the holes is a threaded hole. Guides for plate benders, drills, and/or K-wires can be pre-assembled to the threaded holes, and the locking fastener can lock into any of the threaded holes after the guides are removed." The patent application was filed on Oct. 30, 2008 (12/261,433). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,439,955&OS=8,439,955&RS=8,439,955 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Nordea Bank Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21 -- Nordea Bank, Stockholm, Sweden, has been assigned a patent (8,440,143) developed by William Joseph Liptak, West Palm Beach, Fla., for an air purifier. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An air purifier is provided, including a body comprising a wall defining an interior space, a first opening to the interior space, and a second opening to the interior space. In one example the body is a tubular body. An airflow pathway is provided through the tubular body defined between the first and second openings. A source of ultraviolet radiation is arranged to emit ultraviolet radiation into the interior space. A photocatalyst is arranged within the interior space and along the airflow pathway, and the ultraviolet radiation can be emitted onto at least a portion of the surface of the photocatalyst to activate the photocatalyst. In one example, the wall includes an aperture, and a cover is coupled to the body about the aperture and configured to enclose the source of ultraviolet radiation. In another example, the air purifier includes turbulence structure." The patent application was filed on Sept. 24, 2010 (12/889,977). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,440,143&OS=8,440,143&RS=8,440,143 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. 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